Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 31st, 2008
As people around the world are ringing in 2009, many are wishing 2008 ‘good riddance,’ with much scorn and distaste towards the economic woes of the year.
Rueters/Sinapore
There is no doubt that the financial and other crises have left many individuals in difficult situations. But as we reflect on the events of this past year, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 31st, 2008
Humanity’s dependence on others and our need for God in suffering have been on my mind lately…
Today, a friend shared a quote with me and she prefaced it with the following comment:
“You need to read this quote as it perfectly states why we shouldn’t allow someone to end their life early.”
The quote is from the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 26th, 2008
A few years ago, I participated in a leadership internship and during which the priest leading the internship reminded us rising leaders to never be discouraged by small beginnings because Bethlehem was a small beginning.
Pope Benedict’s Midnight Mass homily reiterated that message.
The Psalm tells us this in the following verse: “He raises the poor [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 24th, 2008
(Reuters/Alessandro Bianchi)
Wishing you and yours the true joy, peace, and hope of Christmas. May the birth of the Light of the World enlighten you in the truths of the Faith. And may all these gifts of the Lord be abundant in your exchanges with those around you this season and always!
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 24th, 2008
Those of you who know me know that music is a passion of mine, and most especially songs that are instrumentally striking and lyrically profound. I ran across, Better Days by Goo Goo Dolls, last night and it struck me in both ways.
A few snips from the lyrics:
And you ask me what I want this [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 23rd, 2008
President-elect Obama is seeking to unite the country during his presidency. One of the ways he is doing so is by making sure that every group and citizen feels their voice is heard in his administration.
And so, on his website http://www.change.gov/ he has a button called “YOUR SEAT at THE TABLE” where letters, documents, and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 23rd, 2008
Due to Christmas festivities with family, posting has and will continue to be much lighter over the next few days. I will return full force in January with all the same coverage, in addition to an eye-witness, on-the-scene account of the National March for Life in Washington D.C. on January 22. Thanks for your readership [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 17th, 2008
‘Assisted suicide of American Craig Ewert to be broadcast on British television’ reads NY Daily News headline.
Have we really come to this? That television networks would broadcast the assisted suicide death of someone, and that individuals would actually take the time to watch it.
Here is the story:
In a move that has outraged religious leaders and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 16th, 2008
Said a friend of mine to a group of people on election night.
Someone quickly refuted her seemingly outlandish statement only to turn back to her a few hours later, after first learning that assisted suicide was on the ballot this election, and said, “Looks like you might be right.”
Now, only a month after the election, [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 16th, 2008
I will admit, I love that radio stations dedicate an entire month to Christmas music. Here in the Twin Cities, we have two stations dedicated to 24/7 Christmas tunes and they offer a nice variety of music to get us into the Christmas spirit.
But, I have few complaints about these ‘Christmas stations.’ First, is the [...]